Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #10806423
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 10806423
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
State: Ohio
ZIP Code: 43015
Date Received: 2024-11-14T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-11-15T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am contacting you to dispute fraudulent items on my credit report, which I believe stem from identity theft. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, I am requesting that these inaccuracies be blocked promptly. Attached is a copy of my Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC Report XXXX : XXXX ), which provides clear evidence of my identity theft claim. Under the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, once an identity theft report has been submitted, credit reporting agencies are required to block the disputed information identified as resulting from identity theft within four business days. The following entries on my credit report are associated with this identity theft and must be blocked. I am writing to notify you that I have fallen prey to identity theft. I have reached out to the Federal Trade Commission and lodged a complaint, which is enclosed for your reference. My credit report contains fraudulent ACCOUNTS that are not associated with me. All necessary documentation is included in this packet, and copies have been sent to your agency both via fax and through Certified mail. In addition, I request the immediate removal of the following fraudulent ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES from my credit report. Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #10806423 about?
Complaint #10806423 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-11-14T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Equifax, INC.?
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Disclaimer
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